Dropped kerb
A dropped kerb or vehicle crossing allows a vehicle to cross the pavement legally from the road to your driveway.
You will need to get approval from us which may include applying for planning permission before installing a crossing.
Crossings can be installed by Blackpool Council or by a council approved contractor that has:
- Public liability insurance of up to £10 million
- Up to date and valid street works accreditation
Planning permission
Planning permission may be needed before a vehicle crossing can be installed. All applications are sent to Blackpool Council's planning department who will advise you if and why you need to apply for planning. This usually takes 6-8 weeks.
Application
If you do not need planning permission or after the planning permission has been granted, a highway surveyor will visit your property and arrange for a quotation to be issued and sent to you detailing the works to be carried out and the costs involved.
If you choose us to carry out the work for you it will take up to 6 weeks for the work to be programmed in.
Costs
Application fees for a dropped kerb
Dropped kerb costs
| Item | Charge |
|---|
| Non refundable application fee |
£68 (including £20 planning fee) |
| Domestic crossing supervision fee |
£148 |
| Commercial crossing supervision fee |
£194 |
If planning permission is needed additional fees will be required.
Complete and return the specification quotation document and pay the application charge
Please note: If choosing the council to carry out the works, installation fees will need to be paid before works commence
H bar white line markings
H bar markings are white lines that are marked on the road in-front of a vehicular access or driveway.
They are used to remind drivers not to park in front of the accesses, causing an obstruction.
'H' bars are a nationally recognised marking, and give Blackpool Police and Blackpool Council parking enforcement officers additional evidence to allow them to issue a fixed penalty notice for obstruction.
For enforcement, the presence of a white 'H' line is not necessary because the law is being broken every time parking takes place in front of any dropped kerb driveway.
Please note: You cannot park on your own H bar marking
Enforcement
H markings are advisory markings only. To report an issue please contact the parking enforcement team directly on 01253 476395, your details will be required to pursue any enforcement action.
Cost
There is a cost of £138 for the installation of a standard H bar marking of up to 4.5 m. Every additional metre is charged at £2.50.
Application pack
To request an application pack for a dropped kerb or H bar marking please complete our highways enquiry form and one will be posted to you within 10 working days.